Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Predictions and lineups

Barcelona and Real Madrid promises to be a thrilling encounter, drawing significant attention from football enthusiasts worldwide. Scheduled for May 11th at 10:15 AM ET, the match will be broadcasted on various platforms, including ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes in the United States . For viewers in the United Kingdom, Viaplay and La Liga TV will provide coverage, while Canadian audiences can tune into TSN and RDS. This extensive media presence underscores the fixture's importance within the realm of sports broadcasting.

There’s a huge incentive here for Barcelona. They will be seven points clear with only three games left if they win this match. 

La Liga games. Also, they have won eight of their last nine league matches at home and are unbeaten there in 2025, too.

This is the fourth El Clasico this season. Barcelona won the other three, and two of those wins gave them silverware. It’s their longest winning streak in El Clasico matches since 2010.

Madrid haven’t been at their best recently. Even though they have won seven of their last eight in the league, they’ve all been by a one-goal margin.

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Real Madrid have had a more extended break than their opponents, having not played for seven days when they beat Celta Vigo 3-2. Barcelona had a grueling Champions League semi-final in midweek, going into extra-time before being knocked out by Inter Milan.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Tchouameni, F Garcia; Ceballos, Modric; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe

In terms of predictions and lineups, Barcelona currently holds a four-point advantage in La Liga standings. This position places them as favorites for this encounter; however, recent performances suggest that Real Madrid could exploit any vulnerabilities following Barcelona's exit from the Champions League . While specific lineup details remain uncertain for both teams—especially concerning Barcelona’s goalkeeper—the statistical trends favor a home victory for Barcelona based on their unbeaten streak .

Barcelona's dominance over Real Madrid this season, coupled with their potent attack against a vulnerable defense, positions them favorably. Fueled by their Champions League disappointment, a victory would be the perfect response, bringing them closer to the LaLiga title and triumphing over their rivals. While Real Madrid possesses attacking threats like Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Bellingham, their defensive frailties suggest they will likely concede more goals than they score.

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